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 		<title>Comment on Why Super Nintendos Lose Their Color: Plastic Discoloration in Classic Machines by: Walker</title>
		<link>http://www.vintagecomputing.com/index.php/archives/189#comment-18365</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Jul 2010 20:45:49 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description>Great post, and great research. I don't foresee a conservation method that will effectively treat this degradation. Moreover such a technique may be considered antihistorical by many in the conservation community, which has had some experience with supposed methods that would return an artifact to its original condition. The best approach may be to treat with some sort of stabilizing solution or veneer. And keep in a drawer. Not a chemist though.

It's really unfortunate, but most plastics are of very poor quality and fairly unstable over time. Kind of gross really. I've been working with an Apple IIe lately - an incredibly well-put together machine, still functions perfectly, but the yellowing plastic case is the Achilles' heel.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[	<p>Great post, and great research. I don&#8217;t foresee a conservation method that will effectively treat this degradation. Moreover such a technique may be considered antihistorical by many in the conservation community, which has had some experience with supposed methods that would return an artifact to its original condition. The best approach may be to treat with some sort of stabilizing solution or veneer. And keep in a drawer. Not a chemist though.</p>
	<p>It&#8217;s really unfortunate, but most plastics are of very poor quality and fairly unstable over time. Kind of gross really. I&#8217;ve been working with an Apple IIe lately - an incredibly well-put together machine, still functions perfectly, but the yellowing plastic case is the Achilles&#8217; heel.
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 		<title>Comment on Why Super Nintendos Lose Their Color: Plastic Discoloration in Classic Machines by: Kyle</title>
		<link>http://www.vintagecomputing.com/index.php/archives/189#comment-18293</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Jun 2010 04:31:49 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description>I actually thought something was wrong a couple years ago with my SNES when it wouldn't turn on so dad and I went to game nuts *crazy* and asked them what was wrong since I was also looking for a game.


I told them I considered trading my SNES in but the guy there told me that all I need was a new power cord which would be a better deal then getting rid of my SNES and I can't remember exactly but I believe we gave them my old power cord and bought a new one.

And my SNES has worked ever since.

Lesson is if your SNES doesn't seem to turn on it may be you need a simple power cord so don't throw away something just because it's old.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[	<p>I actually thought something was wrong a couple years ago with my SNES when it wouldn&#8217;t turn on so dad and I went to game nuts *crazy* and asked them what was wrong since I was also looking for a game.</p>
	<p>I told them I considered trading my SNES in but the guy there told me that all I need was a new power cord which would be a better deal then getting rid of my SNES and I can&#8217;t remember exactly but I believe we gave them my old power cord and bought a new one.</p>
	<p>And my SNES has worked ever since.</p>
	<p>Lesson is if your SNES doesn&#8217;t seem to turn on it may be you need a simple power cord so don&#8217;t throw away something just because it&#8217;s old.
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 		<title>Comment on Why Super Nintendos Lose Their Color: Plastic Discoloration in Classic Machines by: Kyle</title>
		<link>http://www.vintagecomputing.com/index.php/archives/189#comment-18292</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Jun 2010 04:24:49 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description>I think the reason why Nintendo fanboys can't handle negativity is because they either 

A:   Have peers and are used to being praised for the slightest stuff:

B:  They had a rough childhood for whatever reason that can be the slighest bit imagined:

 and Nintendo is their &quot;only way out&quot; and believe you me: I know what I am talking about in that issue so they feel you are firing a huge cannon at them when in reality they made themselves vulenerable thru a particuler mindset.


*Random Nintendobot Fanboy's brain explode after the first few words*

And that woniak anti spam is one of the most cowardly ways to fight spam.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[	<p>I think the reason why Nintendo fanboys can&#8217;t handle negativity is because they either </p>
	<p>A:   Have peers and are used to being praised for the slightest stuff:</p>
	<p>B:  They had a rough childhood for whatever reason that can be the slighest bit imagined:</p>
	<p> and Nintendo is their &#8220;only way out&#8221; and believe you me: I know what I am talking about in that issue so they feel you are firing a huge cannon at them when in reality they made themselves vulenerable thru a particuler mindset.</p>
	<p>*Random Nintendobot Fanboy&#8217;s brain explode after the first few words*</p>
	<p>And that woniak anti spam is one of the most cowardly ways to fight spam.
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 		<title>Comment on Why Super Nintendos Lose Their Color: Plastic Discoloration in Classic Machines by: Kyle</title>
		<link>http://www.vintagecomputing.com/index.php/archives/189#comment-18291</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Jun 2010 04:20:16 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description>I read your article and learned about the degration of certain plastics.  So that's why the SNES color fades out.  :)

It's ironic how people belittle your article yet there is always a sentence that said.  &quot;I read only a little bit and laughed at your stupid posts&quot; or in the case of.

You sure gotta love those fanboy trolls though I think they actually type before they think.       

I think I am thinking to much about thinking and think I need to quit.   (gasps)</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[	<p>I read your article and learned about the degration of certain plastics.  So that&#8217;s why the SNES color fades out.  <img src='http://www.vintagecomputing.com/wp-images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
	<p>It&#8217;s ironic how people belittle your article yet there is always a sentence that said.  &#8220;I read only a little bit and laughed at your stupid posts&#8221; or in the case of.</p>
	<p>You sure gotta love those fanboy trolls though I think they actually type before they think.       </p>
	<p>I think I am thinking to much about thinking and think I need to quit.   (gasps)
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 		<title>Comment on Why Super Nintendos Lose Their Color: Plastic Discoloration in Classic Machines by: Blinkie is retardation.</title>
		<link>http://www.vintagecomputing.com/index.php/archives/189#comment-18091</link>
		<pubDate>Sat, 10 Apr 2010 14:28:57 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description>Its not about whats new, its about preserving the history and integrity of these items.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[	<p>Its not about whats new, its about preserving the history and integrity of these items.
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 		<title>Comment on Why Super Nintendos Lose Their Color: Plastic Discoloration in Classic Machines by: Binkie</title>
		<link>http://www.vintagecomputing.com/index.php/archives/189#comment-18076</link>
		<pubDate>Sat, 03 Apr 2010 16:15:38 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description>Another solution you should consider is not keeping obsolete junk for so long. Did you know that newer gaming systems have been developed and are currently available? It's true! And they have EVEN BETTER graphics and sound! Can you imagine that? So why not muster up all your courage and go on a fantasic voyage: visit a psychiatrist, then a waste disposal facility, then an electronics store. Welcome to the 21st century!</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[	<p>Another solution you should consider is not keeping obsolete junk for so long. Did you know that newer gaming systems have been developed and are currently available? It&#8217;s true! And they have EVEN BETTER graphics and sound! Can you imagine that? So why not muster up all your courage and go on a fantasic voyage: visit a psychiatrist, then a waste disposal facility, then an electronics store. Welcome to the 21st century!
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 		<title>Comment on Why Super Nintendos Lose Their Color: Plastic Discoloration in Classic Machines by: Ross Sutherland</title>
		<link>http://www.vintagecomputing.com/index.php/archives/189#comment-18068</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Apr 2010 01:45:58 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description>It seems some retro gamers have finally solved this problem.  They've put the recipe for their solution on the web for free, dubbed 'retr0brite'.  I've de-yellowed my NES and Amiga already - amazing results!  

http://retr0bright.wikispaces.com/</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[	<p>It seems some retro gamers have finally solved this problem.  They&#8217;ve put the recipe for their solution on the web for free, dubbed &#8216;retr0brite&#8217;.  I&#8217;ve de-yellowed my NES and Amiga already - amazing results!  </p>
	<p><a href='http://retr0bright.wikispaces.com/' rel='nofollow'>http://retr0bright.wikispaces.com/</a>
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 		<title>Comment on Why Super Nintendos Lose Their Color: Plastic Discoloration in Classic Machines by: halocursed</title>
		<link>http://www.vintagecomputing.com/index.php/archives/189#comment-17996</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Mar 2010 08:04:53 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description>My SNES broke about two years ago, something was wrong with the power cable.

I still can't bring myself to throw it away =(</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[	<p>My SNES broke about two years ago, something was wrong with the power cable.</p>
	<p>I still can&#8217;t bring myself to throw it away =(
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 		<title>Comment on Why Super Nintendos Lose Their Color: Plastic Discoloration in Classic Machines by: GamesOgre</title>
		<link>http://www.vintagecomputing.com/index.php/archives/189#comment-17985</link>
		<pubDate>Sun, 14 Mar 2010 16:48:33 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description>Fantastic article!  I'd heard a number of reasons why NES &amp;#38; SNES console cases discolor, and you seem to have the best explanation.  Thanks for putting this issue to rest for us retro gamers, collectors, and geeks!</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[	<p>Fantastic article!  I&#8217;d heard a number of reasons why NES &amp; SNES console cases discolor, and you seem to have the best explanation.  Thanks for putting this issue to rest for us retro gamers, collectors, and geeks!
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 		<title>Comment on Why Super Nintendos Lose Their Color: Plastic Discoloration in Classic Machines by: Zach</title>
		<link>http://www.vintagecomputing.com/index.php/archives/189#comment-17976</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 02:21:35 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description>Very nice article.

I used to work in for a tech firm, and all of the white computer monitors that sat next to windows had this exact same symptom. It is, indeed, the work of the sun. This is very similar to newspapers being exposed to UV rays for a long time!

My SNES, thankfully, has been shielded from the sun for most of its life, and it still looks darn nice! :)</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[	<p>Very nice article.</p>
	<p>I used to work in for a tech firm, and all of the white computer monitors that sat next to windows had this exact same symptom. It is, indeed, the work of the sun. This is very similar to newspapers being exposed to UV rays for a long time!</p>
	<p>My SNES, thankfully, has been shielded from the sun for most of its life, and it still looks darn nice! <img src='http://www.vintagecomputing.com/wp-images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' />
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